The intra-Palestinian reconciliation accord has made some progress as a new round of talks is expected to be launched in Cairo soon under Egyptian sponsorship, according to an informed Egyptian source. The source told Asharq Al-Awsat that all members of the Hamas delegation arrived on Thursday and meetings will begin soon, however, the issues intended to be discussed are still not determined. Talks are expected to touch on the reconciliation between the Palestinian factions, political developments of the Palestinian cause, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, as well as the bilateral relationship between Egypt and Palestine at the political and security level, according to Egyptian sources. Egyptian officials responsible for the Palestinian file in the Egyptian intelligence service invited a top delegation from the Hamas political bureau to Egypt. The delegation, which reached Cairo on Wednesday evening arriving from the Gaza Strip and from outside the Palestinian territories, was led by Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of Hamas political bureau, along with Mousa Abu Marzuq, Hussam Badran and Izzat al-Rishq, in addition to Khalil Hayya and Rohi Mushtaha who arrived from the enclave. The sources noted that the meetings will discuss the opening of the Rafah crossing until Eid al-Adha, the situation in the Gaza Strip and serious health and environmental conditions. They also stressed the need to end the crisis of the crossing, while exerting all possible efforts to end the suffering of citizens and improve humanitarian and economic conditions. There are indications that an agreement with Egypt to establish a number of economic projects to support the Gaza Strip is possible, according to the sources. “Back then, Egypt sent aid to the Strip and allowed the transfer of injured citizens to Egyptian hospitals, in addition to the opening of the Rafah crossing for the transfer of food aid and basic needs for the residents of the Strip, after Israel closed Kerem Shalom crossing,” indicated the sources. The visit of the Hamas delegation to Cairo, coincided with a trip made by the Fatah delegation led by Azzam al-Ahmad. "It seems that many obstacles have been removed in order to complete the reconciliation agreement, adding to that the remarkable development of Egyptian relations with Hamas on the humanitarian and political situation in the Gaza Strip. Egypt is assuming more responsibilities towards the Strip in cooperation with Hamas," several observers indicate. Fatah official Emad Omar told Asharq Al-Awsat that the meetings have to do with reconciliation; but so far, “no one knows what will come out of the talks and what issues are included on the agenda.” He asserted it will all be clear in the coming days.